Compared to March 28: Prices were generally steady with last week’s offerings for the same quality. Trading was light during the week. Volume of trading larger than last week. More producers have sold all that they plan to sell for this season.

Tons Price

CROOK, DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, WASCO COUNTIES

Alfalfa Small Square Premium 50 $230

Orchard Grass Small Square Premium 67 $230

42 $240-245

5 Way Mixed Grass Small Square Premium 5 $275

EASTERN OREGON

Alfalfa Large Square Good/Prem. 200 $190

LAKE COUNTY

Alfalfa Large Square Supreme 94 $250

Good 161 $170-190

Small Square Supreme 120 $250

Premium 30 $230

Fair 25 $150

Triticale Large Square Good/Prem. 51 $150

HARNEY COUNTY: No new sales confirmed.

KLAMATH BASIN: No new sales confirmed.

IDAHO HAY

(USDA Market News)

Moses Lake, Wash.

April 4

This week FOB Last week Last year

3,000 6,000 400

Compared to March 28: Good/Supreme Alfalfa steady in a light test. Fair and Good Alfalfa steady. Much of the trade area received moisture this last week. Trade slow. Demand remains good for all classes especially for supplies to go to California. Retail/feed store/horse not tested this week. Buyer demand good with light to moderate supplies.

Tons Price

Alfalfa Large Square Supreme 2000 $210-230

Good 500 $200

Fair/Good 500 $180

CALIFORNIA HAY

(USDA Market News)

Moses Lake, Wash.

April 5

This week FOB Last week Last year

6,435 11,925 13,835

Compared to March 28: Prices traded mostly steady to firm in most areas. Demand remained good in all regions on moderate to active trading activity. The supply of hay in northern and central valleys of California is very tight. Production in Region 5 and 6 is in full swing. Northern half of state has received rain the past week which slowed hay movement. Trade activity was active on very good buyer demand.